BMB Active host ASI Tea Day fundraiser at Multyfarnham
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Music and movement at Multyfarnham Community Centre inspired many to join in the fun – Kathleen Mealy, Maureen Gaynor, Ann Boyhan, Bernie Nugent, Marie Crowley, Breda Coleman and fitness master Paul Cheevers at the tea party for the Alzheimer Society of Ireland last week.Image 2 of 11
Marian Heavey and Patsy Jordan at the Alzheimer Society tea party run by BMB Active in Multyfarnham Community Centre last week.Image 3 of 11
Mai and Des Carton (standing) and Cyrian Connaghton, Marian Newman and Noeleen Corcoran in Multyfarnham Community Centre for the annual tea party in support of the ASI last week; it raised €1,500.Image 4 of 11
Mary B Daly and Jacinta Newman at Multyfarnham Community Centre for the ASI Tea Day event last week.Image 5 of 11
Maebh O’Neill and Judith Campbell Ricketts support the Alzheimer Society of Ireland event in Multyfarnham Community Centre, organised by BMB Active, last week.Image 6 of 11
Marian Mooney happy to be out and about in Multyfarnham Community Centre as she chats with Breda Coleman at the tea party for the ASI.Image 7 of 11
Padraic Mooney and Cyrian Connaghton at the BMB Active tea party in Multyfarnham Community Centre in support of the ASI.Image 8 of 11
Bernadette Mullingan and Joe Scally enjoy a chat at the Alzheimer Society of Ireland Tea Day event in Multyfarnham Community Centre last Wednesday.Image 9 of 11
Margaret O’Keefe from Age Action Ireland mentors Westmeath Go For Life competitors in Multyfarnham Community Centre at Westmeath Sports Partnership Tuesday training.Image 10 of 11
Liam O’Keeffe of Kilbeggan Men’s Shed prepares for Go For Life National Games in Dublin next month, in Multyfarnham Community Centre.Image 11 of 11
Rebecca Carroll of Castletown Geoghan prepares for the Go For Life Games with Westmeath Sports Partnership and Age Action in Multyfarnham Community Centre.Multyfarnham Community Centre was the venue last Wednesday afternoon for an Alzheimer Society of Ireland Tea Day organised by BMB Active. Enormous generosity of spirit was evident in the many fabulous raffle prizes donated, and the many cakes and tasty sandwiches – which didn’t last too long.
A demonstration of music and movement led by the popular Paul Cheevers inspired many to take to the floor and dance to the music.
Some of the attendees of the ASI Services recently established in the Franciscan Friary attended the event.
The subliminal message from BMB Active is that participating in the many activities run by the group, such as dance, Go For Life, art, and travel to new places, social engagement is a significant factor in maintaining physical and mental wellbeing.
One in eight families in Ireland are affected by Alzheimer’s disease, so BMB Active are happy to be part of the solution.
The annual tea party event on May 1 means that they could donate €1,552.70 to ASI. Go Raibh Maith Agat to the generous benefactors of this event.
Dates and Events of interest
Tuesday May 7 Go For Life training for 4 weeks, 10-12. Wednesday May 8 Music and Movement with Paul Cheevers continues for the next 6 weeks in Multyfarnham Community Centre at 12.30. Thursday May 9 oil painting with Caithriona Devine continues for 6 weeks at 10.30.
Bowls Thursdays at 12.30. Yoga is on Fridays; floor yoga at 11 and seated yoga at 12.
Pickleball continues on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday mornings from 10, and Tuesday and Thursday evenings at 7. On Monday May 13 for 5 weeks at 12.30, in a spirit of inspiring the next generation, BMB Active pickleballers will coach third class pupils from St Cremin’s NS - a fine example of inter-generational learning, and it promises to be good fun for all.
Community Games
Multyfarnham Community Games at Gaine Park on Sunday May 12 at 2. Participants and spectators are welcome.
Cupla Focal Party at the Lake
BMB Active Cupla Focal Party at the Lake on May 20. Conas atà tú. On Monday May 20, experience a chance to use your bit of Irish as BMB Active are hosting a gathering of friends at Lough Derravaragh, or Loch Dairbhreach, at the holiday park pavilion. Hopefully there will be craic agus ceol, so please come along and enjoy the sunshine and refreshments. Tobhair aire.
Keep an eye out for this spot for more news of up and coming events and activities. Stay well.